The first step is the one you believe in

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Who: Pepper Potts, Tony Stark, and everyone who has gathered there today.
What: A wedding and reception
When: Sept 14, All Day
Where: Cherry Blossom Hill / The Battle Dome
Summary: Pepper and Tony are getting married finally officially finally.
Rating: PG/PG-13 max? There's at least one kid here.
The decorations on the hill are simple ones; they've chosen this spot because it's naturally beautiful without the need for embellishments. Chairs have been set up for the expected guests, with a clear path laid out for the wedding party. And of course up front there is a place for those people to stand, in sight of everyone gathered so Tony won't be able to tell Pepper "I told you so" as color commentary won't be necessary.

After the ceremony everyone will be invited to go to the Battle Dome for the reception. There Tony's programmed an expansive hall with tables and seating enough for everyone. There's also a dance floor, which everyone is encouraged to take advantage of. The atmosphere is warm and vibrant, clearly intended to help all in attendance have a good time. Dinner will be served, and there's an open bar, with rum by request of the officiant.

Just don't get too rowdy, okay kids?

{{ooc: Visual references and details can be found here. Link is very image heavy. There will be separate threads for before the ceremony, during, and the reception.

EDIT: Now with a sign up to catch the bouquet!}}

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"Maybe not. Especially since Tony might feel compelled to beat it." They were already taking a risk with their officiant; better to not push things too far. "Oh well. I'm sure there will be other opportunities to put him in a skirt."

Although it wasn't a goal Pepper pushed for, but rather a running joke between Bucky and her. She was more than happy to get Natasha involved though. "Has he showed you the one I got him for Christmas?"

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"You got him a skirt?" Natasha laughed at that, surprised and a little horrified and incredibly amused. "Oh god. No, he didn't. I'll ask him about it."

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“And a scarf; I made sure they complimented each other.”  Because Pepper was nothing if not tasteful.  She fought off a smile, keeping a mostly-straight face even as Natasha laughed.  “Please make sure you do.  And tell him I’m very hurt that he hasn’t shown it off to you.  Today.”
 
What better way to take advantage of the fact that it was her wedding day than that?

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"I will make sure your displeasure and my disappointment is adequately expressed," Natasha answers, her lips twitching with a subdued grin. "And if we get enough champagne in him before the end of the night, we might be able to remedy this."

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“Now that sounds like a goal worth aiming for.” And with that in mind, Pepper finished off the last of her own champagne. It wouldn’t be long now before she had to head out to the hill for the ceremony, a thought which renewed some of her earlier nerves.

“I almost can’t believe this is really happening.”

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"Well it is," Natasha answered with a warm smile as she finished off her own champagne and pushed herself to her feet and held out a hand to Pepper to help her up. "And everything will be perfect."

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She takes the offered hand, although the reassurance isn’t so easy to grasp.  “It’s been awhile since you’ve been to a Stark event, hasn’t it?”
 
Still, Pepper’s thankful.  She gives Natasha’s hand a squeeze, smiling slowly as excitement interweaves its way through the anxiety.  “I guess it’s about time.”

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"Yes, well, nothing's exploded yet. And if we get attacked by aliens or evil robots or flying monkeys, I still have my gun," she pointed out with a smirk, squeezing Pepper's hand in return.

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“I knew I could count on you.” In more ways than the humor might lead one to believe. Pepper laughed, then huffed out a breath as her gaze fell to the door.

“Okay. Let’s get going.”

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"Always," Natasha grinned, impulsively leaning in to drop a kiss on Pepper's cheek. "Take a deep breath. It will be fine. I'll let them know you're ready."